Climate Corps® is an innovative fellowship program that trains talented and passionate graduate students and pairs them with companies and public institutions dedicated to meeting their climate and energy goals.

The Community-Engaged Scholarship Collaborative aims to continue cultivating a community of practice among faculty, students, staff and community partners by bringing together, working with and building on many existing initiatives and sources of support for engagement at Duke University. The Collaborative is housed within the Office of Durham and Community Affairs, whose mission is to forge purposeful partnerships with our neighbors to improve health and well-being in communities.

St. Francis House Food Pantry is one of the largest food pantries in the state of Alaska, providing 500 households per week with an emergency supply of food, and at no cost to the client.> Served as a Jesuit Volunteer and Public Health AmeriCorps Member at St. Francis House Food Pantry from August 2022 to July 2023.> Designed food sovereignty programs, addressing issues of individual preference, health/dietary needs, and cultural specificity in the COVID-adapted drive-thru… Show more St. Francis House Food Pantry is one of the largest food pantries in the state of Alaska, providing 500 households per week with an emergency supply of food, and at no cost to the client.> Served as a Jesuit Volunteer and Public Health AmeriCorps Member at St. Francis House Food Pantry from August 2022 to July 2023.> Designed food sovereignty programs, addressing issues of individual preference, health/dietary needs, and cultural specificity in the COVID-adapted drive-thru food pantry model.> Assisted in the everyday operations of the food pantry, including packing food boxes, collecting customer surveys, and working closely with volunteers.> Managed the reception and organization of in-kind donations, such as clothing, furniture, and cookware. Show less

The Agroecology, Climate Resilience, and Food Justice Lab (ACRAF) is a learning lab and a collaborative space for students, faculty, advocates, and partners. This space uses participatory action research as a guiding approach to form empowered partnerships with a range of community-based groups, farmers, government agencies and others. We use political ecology to explain the dynamics of environmental change across scales, and agroecology as a transdisciplinary participatory approach to assess… Show more The Agroecology, Climate Resilience, and Food Justice Lab (ACRAF) is a learning lab and a collaborative space for students, faculty, advocates, and partners. This space uses participatory action research as a guiding approach to form empowered partnerships with a range of community-based groups, farmers, government agencies and others. We use political ecology to explain the dynamics of environmental change across scales, and agroecology as a transdisciplinary participatory approach to assess the obstacles and opportunities for livelihood resilience and food system transformations in the context of climate change, market shifts, and other hazards. We are especially interested in mentorships, intercultural collaboration, food and water security, environmental justice, food sovereignty and linking personal and collective change.Regional Food Systems Research> Awarded the Community-Based Participatory Research for Racial Justice Fellowship from the College of Arts and Sciences to fund research on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the food security of BIPOC communities in the Bay Area.> Conducted a multi-media content analysis of food hub websites to determine commitment to environmental, racial, and gender justice.> Analyzed and coded interviews regarding definitions of food justice and food pantry responses to the pandemic.Diversification in Nicaragua> Worked on NSF funded ($285,722) project regarding diversification, food security, and natural disasters in Nicaragua. > Participated in survey design in Spanish of 200 question survey for hundreds of farmers in Nicaragua.Dissemination> Created a new website for the Agroecology, Climate Resilience, and Food Justice Lab to showcase the projects of student/faculty workers and increase accessibility of research results to community partners.> Wrote a report for publication combining three separate research projects on emergency food response in the Bay Area during the pandemic and wildfires. Show less

The Fellowship in Environmental Ethics is awarded to outstanding Santa Clara University undergraduates to support a project that examines the ethical implications of an environmental topic. For the 2021-2022 school year, the Environmental Ethics Fellowship project will involve researching and writing about the ESG movement in business: Environmental, Social, and Governance. > Independently wrote and researched an article about Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing at… Show more The Fellowship in Environmental Ethics is awarded to outstanding Santa Clara University undergraduates to support a project that examines the ethical implications of an environmental topic. For the 2021-2022 school year, the Environmental Ethics Fellowship project will involve researching and writing about the ESG movement in business: Environmental, Social, and Governance. > Independently wrote and researched an article about Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing at the intersection of applied environmental ethics and global injustices.> Final article "Expanding ESG: What does it mean for the Earth to belong to everyone?" posted on Markkula Center website, which has over 1 million visitors each year. Show less

> Conducted climate justice research with Dr. Molly M. King on how people with disabilities uniquely experience the effects of climate change. > Constructed a quantitative research question from the ground up by identifying data sets with the goal of drafting a paper with novel research results.> Analyzed data using R programming language, identifying relevant variables and performing statistical analysis to understand demographic differences between groups.> Organized a… Show more > Conducted climate justice research with Dr. Molly M. King on how people with disabilities uniquely experience the effects of climate change. > Constructed a quantitative research question from the ground up by identifying data sets with the goal of drafting a paper with novel research results.> Analyzed data using R programming language, identifying relevant variables and performing statistical analysis to understand demographic differences between groups.> Organized a catalog of 50+ grants for Dr. King to apply for, participating in the grant writing process, and writing literature reviews for projects on knowledge inequality and misgendering in academia. Show less

Alliance for Citizen Engagement (ACE) is a national, nonprofit think tank driven by the next generation of policy researchers. Students Fellows hone their policy research and analysis skills, learn how to look at all sides of an issue, and communicate to an audience with a diversity of political ideologies in a nonpartisan way. Student Fellows collaborate to produce nonpartisan, accessible research briefs for publication. > Conducted non-partisan research on environmental issues… Show more Alliance for Citizen Engagement (ACE) is a national, nonprofit think tank driven by the next generation of policy researchers. Students Fellows hone their policy research and analysis skills, learn how to look at all sides of an issue, and communicate to an audience with a diversity of political ideologies in a nonpartisan way. Student Fellows collaborate to produce nonpartisan, accessible research briefs for publication. > Conducted non-partisan research on environmental issues resulting in 2 published articles on salmon conservation and nonpoint source pollution.> Contacted organizations to promote ACE's environmental policy resources as part of the PR team. Show less

Mission: To empower women and promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth in remote, rural areasChallengeTo enhance the financial literacy skills and knowledge of current poultry entrepreneurs and to integrate enterprise financial literacy into Catholic spiritual training for the network of Sisters in East Africa.Research ActivitiesWe held 15 Zoom calls with 3 different congregations’ leaders and 4 workshops with the Sisters in training across East Africa. Through… Show more Mission: To empower women and promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth in remote, rural areasChallengeTo enhance the financial literacy skills and knowledge of current poultry entrepreneurs and to integrate enterprise financial literacy into Catholic spiritual training for the network of Sisters in East Africa.Research ActivitiesWe held 15 Zoom calls with 3 different congregations’ leaders and 4 workshops with the Sisters in training across East Africa. Through interviews with experienced Sisters, we learned about their journey in beginning a social enterprise and what skills would be helpful in maintaining them.Key Findings> The Sisters in training exhibited strong arithmetic skills and an intense curiosity about social entrepreneurship.> The Sisters want their congregational social enterprises to address the needs of women in their communities. This initiative disrupts the social equilibrium where women lack the tools to their own autonomy and also supports the congregations on their journey to self-sufficiency.> The Sisters demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit through resiliency and innovation during the pandemic. Amid country-wide lockdowns, they engaged social entrepreneurship by initiating new projects. Nurturing this spirit will maximize growth and impact in their communities.DeliverablesYoung Entrepreneur Leadership Journey for Sisters in Training> This program combines social entrepreneurship and financial literacy with Catholic spiritual leadership training. It is framed as a long-term journey in which workshops occur periodically and are followed with time for the younger Sisters to put their learnings into practice.Financial Learning Workshop> This financial literacy workshop supplements existing training used by Eggpreneur and is designed to enhance understanding and application of financial topics. The teaching guide and slide decks will be used by trainers to educate participants while they follow with a personal handbook. Show less

The mission of Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship accelerates entrepreneurship to end global poverty and protect the planet.The Miller Center Fellowship provides a comprehensive program of mentored, field-based study and action research for undergraduates within the Miller Center Alumni Community; worldwide network of social entrepreneurs. The Fellowship combines a fully funded 6-8 week summer field experience in the developing world with two quarters of academically rigorous… Show more The mission of Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship accelerates entrepreneurship to end global poverty and protect the planet.The Miller Center Fellowship provides a comprehensive program of mentored, field-based study and action research for undergraduates within the Miller Center Alumni Community; worldwide network of social entrepreneurs. The Fellowship combines a fully funded 6-8 week summer field experience in the developing world with two quarters of academically rigorous research. Show less

The Community Facilitators (CFs) are integral members of each Residential Learning Community who focus on community development. CFs are undergraduate students with at least one year of experience at Santa Clara University. They receive extensive training as peer educators and leaders. CFs host fun, social events for the residential community. They also focus on academic achievement, community living, and personal development through meetings, events, and role modeling. CFs promote and support… Show more The Community Facilitators (CFs) are integral members of each Residential Learning Community who focus on community development. CFs are undergraduate students with at least one year of experience at Santa Clara University. They receive extensive training as peer educators and leaders. CFs host fun, social events for the residential community. They also focus on academic achievement, community living, and personal development through meetings, events, and role modeling. CFs promote and support an inclusive environment of diverse students. The theme of Unity RLC is grounded in one of the University's fundamental values: "We cherish our diverse community and the roots that must sustain it: shared values amidst diversity, close personal relationships, effective communication, respect for others, and an engaged concern for the common good of the campus, the local community, and the global society." > Maintained a strong presence within a floor of 50 students by engaging with residents to support community development.> Organized and executed 5 building-wide programs per quarter that address subjects such as diversity, social justice, sustainability, and wellness to build community and educate residents.> Upheld university policy by setting a model example and through documentation.> Acted as a central liaison for residents by responding to mental and physical emergencies and maintaining a strong knowledge of the university's resources. Show less

> Gained strong familiarity of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals and understanding of their impacts at the global and local level.> Developed a stoplight analysis system in Excel to determine how well the university is meeting global sustainability targets by evaluating data from our STARS report (a program of AASHE).> Created a social media campaign for an account with 2000+ followers, providing concrete actions students can take to live more sustainably and highlighting… Show more > Gained strong familiarity of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals and understanding of their impacts at the global and local level.> Developed a stoplight analysis system in Excel to determine how well the university is meeting global sustainability targets by evaluating data from our STARS report (a program of AASHE).> Created a social media campaign for an account with 2000+ followers, providing concrete actions students can take to live more sustainably and highlighting how the university is accomplishing the global goals.>Collaborated weekly with a team of interns to discuss and improve the university's global sustainability programs. Show less

> Worked with a team of interns across California to increase young voter registration and ensure everyone has a plan to vote safely.  > Utilized community organizing skills like phone banking, fundraising, and class announcements to inform others of our mission and nonpartisan voting resources.  > Created a vote coalition of 10+ different departments and student organizations at my university to promote voter registration.

> Contributed to the church by accomplishing tasks as needed and offering the student perspective.> Directed guests and answered their questions about specific church programs.> Greeted and welcomed guests to provide them with a positive first impression of the church.